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Park in the Past

94 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome94 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +95 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +95 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, Tawny Mining Bee, Dark-edged Bee-fly +31 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, Tawny Mining Bee, Dark-edged Bee-fly +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Endive Pellia, Himalayan Balsam, Narrow Mushroom-headed Liverwort +4 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Endive Pellia, Himalayan Balsam, Narrow Mushroom-headed Liverwort +4 more · last seen 2021

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Llwybr Clawdd WatWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wales Link PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footbridge over the River Alyn at Park in the Past

Footbridge over the River Alyn at Park in the Past

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